Request for Proposals for the 2016 Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Schedule of Fees for Physicians and Ambulatory Surgical Centers will be let on July 31, 2015 and August 3, 2015 respectively. For more information please contact the Commonwealth’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) website at: https://emars.ky.gov/online/vss/AltSelfService.

The Department of Workers' Claims has filed new practice regulations with the Legislative Research Commission. Effective 7/1/2015, 803 KAR 25:008, new practice regulation has been published. 803 KAR 25:013 repeals 803 KAR 25:009 and 803 KAR 25:010 was also published on July 1, 2015.

The DWC now has the ability to conduct regular Benefit Review Conference dockets by video at certain hearing sites. If you wish to connect through a different video system, please note: Outside entities wishing to video conference with the Department will need to have their video systems certified to be able to connect to the State's video conferencing systems. Contact information: COTVIDEOCONFERENCING@KY.GOV

WELCOME to the Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims (DWC) Web site. With the support of Governor Steve Beshear, the DWC is committed to improving customer service and reducing costs to our customers in the Commonwealth. The Department of Workers' Claims is the agency primarily charged with the administration of the Kentucky program and has exclusive jurisdiction over workers' compensation claims. Our web site is designed to provide users with helpful information on the functions of the Commonwealth's workers' compensation program.

We welcome analysis of the subject matter and would appreciate receipt of your comments and suggestions. Send us your comments by writing to the Department of Workers' Claims, Attn: Information & Research, 657 Chamberlin Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601; by way of fax to 502-564-5732.Online Order Capability for Kentucky Medical Fee Schedule!

The Department of Workers’ Claims is pleased to announce a new online feature for submitting/paying for the Medical Fee Schedule for Physicians! This allows you to request and purchase a Kentucky Medical Fee Schedule in an online environment. Once your order is received and payment processed, your item(s) will be shipped to you within 1-3 business days. You may still utilize the traditional form and mail in your order if you so choose. We look forward to serving you! Please click the following link to place your order:https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/WorkersComp/Physicians

Online Open Records System-Now Live!

The Department of Workers’ Claims is excited to offer an Online Open Records System. The web portal may be accessed by clicking the following link:

This online system will allow you to purchase records via credit card in an online environment and allow for electronic retrieval of documents.This has long been a goal of the Department of Workers’ Claims and we are pleased to make it a reality! If you have any questions regarding the open records portal, please contact Ashley Estep at Ashley.Estep@ky.gov for assistance.